When Can the Nature of a Chronic Illness Be a Continuing

question 30

Multiple Choice

When can the nature of a chronic illness be a continuing stress?

• A)when it is nonprogressive
• B)when the prognosis is certain
• C)when there are unpredictable episodes
• D)when the illness is acute rather than chronic

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Definitions:

Personal Social Identity

An individual's understanding of themselves within a social context, including their sense of belonging to certain groups.

Sociological Perspective

A viewpoint that involves seeing the general in the particular and understanding the societal patterns that influence individual and group life.

Social Forces

Complex societal factors that influence individuals' behaviors, decisions, and attitudes, shaping the direction of societal change and cohesion.

Personal Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are, based on their group memberships, such as national, cultural, religious, or social affiliations.